Paladins are holy warriors who abide by a strict moral code; as a result, paladins must be of a lawful alignment and face severe consequences if they knowingly commit morally questionable or evil acts. Paladins are prohibited from hording wealth and can only keep a small amount of wealth; moreover, paladins are limited to the number of magical items they can own. At higher levels, paladins gain the ability to cast cleric spells.